H53.411 ICD-10-CM Code: Scotoma involving central area, right eye
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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) / Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)
H53.411
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceScotoma involving central area, right eye
A scotoma is a blind spot or area of vision loss in the central part of the visual field of the right eye. This condition affects the ability to see clearly in the middle of what you're looking at directly.
CMS-HCC V28
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RAF 0
CMS-HCC V24
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RAF 0
ACA/HHS
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RAF 0
ESRD/PACE
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RAF 0
RXHCC
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RAF 0
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Inclusion Terms
Official- Central scotoma
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Buddy Documentation Tip
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is H53.411 an HCC code?
No. H53.411 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
H53.411 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for scotoma involving central area, right eye. A scotoma is a blind spot or area of vision loss in the central part of the visual field of the right eye. This condition affects the ability to see clearly in the middle of what you're looking at directly. H53.411 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering visual disturbances and blindness (h53-h54).
H53.411 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
Always specify laterality (right eye, left eye, or bilateral) as H53.411 specifically indicates the right eye; use H53.412 for left eye and H53.413 for bilateral.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for H53.411 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Always specify laterality (right eye, left eye, or bilateral) as H53.411 specifically indicates the right eye; use H53.412 for left eye and H53.413 for bilateral
- •Scotomas involving the central area may be associated with macular degeneration, optic nerve disease, or other retinal conditions; document the underlying cause if known to support medical necessity